Resolving Water Intrusion for Existing Facilities
Water intrusion and subsequent interior finish damage in facilities can cause major disruptions to owners, staff, the maintenance team and overall operations. Quickly identifying the water intrusions source(s) in existing buildings can be challenging and requires a knowledge of the in-situ building envelope. The speaker will educate the facility manager on methods to identify, mitigate and repair water intrusion into existing buildings. The presentation will explain the basic behavior of the two main façade construction types, 1) barrier wall and 2) cavity wall. The speaker will discuss understanding of all building envelope elements including roof, façade, windows, foundations and plazas and explain the importance of properly waterproofing these element interfaces.
About the Presenter:
Allen Roth, PE is the President of Joseph B. Callaghan, Inc. Consulting Engineers and has over 35 years in the industry. Through his leadership of new engineers and partnership with clients, Allen has become a pillar in the Delaware Valley and New Jersey engineering communities.
His experience includes structural design and analysis of reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry and light gauge steel of both new and existing structures. However, his expertise is in the field of building envelope, water abatement and building technology. He is responsible for supervising the engineering staff and final review of the construction documents. He has been the Project Manager for design, documentation and construction administration for the Structural Condition Evaluation and Repair and Building Façade projects.
About Joseph B. Callaghan, Inc.:
JBCI, established in 1967, is a structural engineering firm based in Philadelphia. The firm focuses on rehabilitating existing buildings and structures and designing new ones that last. Also well versed in failure analysis/forensic engineering and additions & alterations, the firm serves corporations, government agencies, institutions, industrial facilities, legal and other design professionals. JBCI aids clients in the maintenance of property investment and protection of life safety and is committed to providing innovative solutions to clients at every stage of a structure’s life span. More information about staff, projects, and company news can be found at www.jbciengineers.com.
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